A. Applicability: This subsection’s application and fee provisions apply to applications filed by “eligible applicants.”
B. Eligible Applicants: When the procedures of this chapter allow an application to be filed by an “eligible applicant,” such application must be submitted by, or on behalf of, a person, firm, corporation, or organization that has one or more of the following interests that are specifically enforceable in the land that is subject to the application:
1. A freehold interest;
2. A possessory interest entitled to exclusive possession;
3. A contractual interest that may become a freehold possessory interest;
4. Any exclusive possessory interest; or
5. City property authorized for sale.
C. Form Of Application: Applications required under this zoning ordinance must be submitted in a form and such numbers as specified in the specific permit section, according to the specific permit application and checklists provided by the community development department.
D. Fees And Notification Costs: All applications filed by property owners must be accompanied by the application fee established by the city council. Application filing fees are intended to cover the cost of providing public hearing notices and other costs related to reviewing and processing applications. Such fees are nonrefundable and may include late fees, penalties, and fees for expedited processing.
E. Completeness, Accuracy, And Sufficiency: An application will be considered complete and ready for processing, as specified in the specific permit section and any specific permit checklists provided by Community Development Department.
F. Conditions Of Approval: Review bodies, including staff, are authorized to recommend conditions, and decision-making bodies approve the subject application with conditions. Any conditions recommended or approved must reasonably relate to a situation likely to be created or aggravated by the proposed use or development.
G. Required Time-Frames For Action: Any time limit specified in this zoning ordinance for any decision or action on behalf of a review or decision-making body may be extended if the applicant and staff agree to an extension. Unless otherwise expressly stated, if a review or decision-making body does not render a decision or take action within any time period required under this zoning ordinance and the applicant has not agreed to an extension of that time limit, the application is deemed denied. (Ord. 2023-7, 7-17-2023)